Unfiltered Entrepreneur by Ashli Pollard - Business Tips for Digital Service Based Founders and Agencies

One of the biggest myths that I love to dismantle is this idea that entrepreneurship is inherently lonely. While it can be challenging to make friends and build a social network, it is not impossible. The more that we build relationships with fellow professionals, the bigger support system we have along the way. I've built up my own community over the years through putting myself out there and relying on my professional peers for help. If this is something you want for yourself, listen in to my concrete tips on how to make friends in the new digital era, and why our "competition" is often our biggest ally.

00:42 — The Idea That Solopreneurship Is Lonely

01:12 — Corporate Work vs. Work-From-Home

6:32 — Professional Organizations

7:08 — Industry Events

7:44— Online Communities

10:46 — Collaboration + Resources

11:52 — Putting In The Effort

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Rejection is never easy, especially in business. We desperately want to make that sale and get that "yes", but discovery calls are discovery calls after all. Just like dating, clients are going around trying to find the best fit for them, and sometimes it means they have to say no to people along the way. But I get it, getting a no on a sales call can be really difficult. Luckily I've got some tips and mindset shifts that might make your next "no" a little easier to handle, and get you ready for the inevitable "yes".

00:42 — The Dating Analogy

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Look, I get it. Sales gets a really bad rap from some people, and maybe you're one of them. Maybe you feel like you can't push sales for your business because you don't wanna force anything onto people, or bug them, or be too aggressive. Just trust me when I say that not all sales are in-your-face or toxic. In fact, if they are, then that's just bad sales. Good sales practices often have way less to do with aggressive marketing and promotion and more to do with your ability to connect with your audience. If you're not ready to sell, that's okay. Just do these three methods instead!

00:42 — Why People Hate Selling

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How to Adult.

The Daily Hype.

Unfiltered Entrepreneur.

Three podcasts I have created from the ground up with dozens of 5-star reviews and tons of engaged listeners. If you couldn't tell, I LOVE podcasting. I think podcasts are a great tool for lead generation because they help you connect with your target audience in an immensely personal way. Your personality shines through, all while creating binge-able content for your listeners. In my opinion, podcasting is my secret weapon and it could be yours too.

00:42 — Why I Love Podcasting

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Sam Valentine — CEO of Fast Forward Productions and creator of the One Broke Actress platform — comes to the podcast to share her advice on getting started in the podcast world. Ever since our creation of our Hit Record Podcast Course, we both have received tons of questions about what we say to the podcast creators of tomorrow. Should you have a script? Is your setup really that important? What do you need to start out? We answer all of that and more. So if you have been thinking about starting your own podcast, this episode is for you.

00:42 — Sam and I's Background

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Whether you're a one-woman show or a full-on agency, cultivating a company culture that aligns with your morals and values is an essential part of running your business. You need to first find what matters to you and what you want to model for anyone you bring onto your team. What you show to the external world is a great way for people to see how your business is going. But how can you, the person, be integrated into all aspects of the business? I'm glad you asked.

00:42 — Why You Need to Create a Company Culture

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Lately, we've being having very high-level conversations about running your business properly. But while we're talking about hiring your team, raising your revenues, and planning your next launch, I don't want us to lose track of you. In fact, weaving your personality into your brand can be one of the most powerful ways to differentiate your business in the market and truly connect with your audience.

00:42 — Why Your Personality Matters

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